Description Job Summary Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards. Job Specific Duties • Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. • Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians. • Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings. • Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures. • Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history. • Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation. • Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy. • Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed. • Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography. • Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements • Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7+ years of experience • CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment • Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI • 7-10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred • 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing • Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations • Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel • Ability to learn appropriate software application(s) • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Job: Imaging & Radiology Department: HEART STATION-2100-711000 Job Status: Professional